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Google Docs and the Dreaded Research Pap…
06-03-2013 Hits:4508 On Education 
Laura Robertson
Google docs has transformed the writing instruction of the classes I teach. Prior to our school's adoption of Google Aps, I gave significant feedback on the margins of student papers....
Read moreThe Problem with ICT Specialists
When it comes to the discussion of ICT in our schools and embedding it within the Australian Curriculum we may have it wrong or at least as educators we need…
Are We Really Connected?
In the 21st century there are many wonderful things about education that teachers and students should celebrate. One of these things is the use of technology. Technology has allowed both…
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What The World Needs is Individuals.
As I enter my 21st year of teaching it gives me pause to reflect on education and my own approach to teaching. I find myself rebelling against tradition and authority…
This is How Democracy Ends - An Apology
Almost a year ago, I offered my time to the middle school at which I was employed to give a two-night presentation that promised to ease parents’ concerns about the…
Wordle: Creating Word Clouds
Wordle is a word cloud web tool which creates graphic representations of frequently used words. Users can easily individualize their word clouds as there are many formatting options including…
Wiffiti - the Interactive Message Board
Wiffiti is an interactive real-time message board Wiffiti is a dynamic and interactive message board that displays real-time messages from various social media sources. Wiffiti is an excellent tool for teachers who want the…
What's so wrong with rewards at school?
Something I’m asked time and again, whilst doing training for schools, is how can we use rewards effectively with children who’ve experienced trauma? Well there are a few fundamental questions…
The PDF Toolkit
The PDF (Portable Document Format) file format is extremely useful for educators as documents can be viewed across all computing platforms. This is particularly helpful as the on-line access for parents and…
IPAD OR IPLAY?
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning What are the real differences between the iPad and tablets loaded with appropriate software applications for early education, like theiStartSmart®…
TECHNOLOGY WITH EARLY LEARNERS
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning There is growing recognition of the importance of incorporating technology in meaningful and authentic ways into classroom curriculum and day-to-day…
Flipsnack: An Electronic Flipping Book
FlipSnack is a free online web tool that allows users to convert PDF documents into Flash page flip books for the purpose of sharing literary work (stories, poems) and/or visuals (pictures,…
How To: Setup Elmo and Smart Board Together
Written by Jake G Hits: 1296
This is a quick guide to configuring your Projector, Elmo, and Smart Board to work together. Using the free Image Mate software from ELMO USA, you can quickly scan documents to be placed into Smart Notebook. Let me know if you have any questions - Jake G
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The Learning Network Blog: 6 Q's About the News | Massive Tornado in Oklahoma
NYT > Education May 21, 2013 | 06:31 amWhat is a “supercell” storm? How many tornadoes touched down in four states this weekend?
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The Choice Blog: First-Generation Jitters About Going to Yale
NYT > Education May 21, 2013 | 05:05 amLeobardo Espinoza Jr., a high school senior in Kansas whose parents did not graduate from high school, expects to “work harder and longer” to compete with his Ivy League classmates this fall.
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Has anybody told Obama about the problems his education policies have caused?
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 21, 2013 | 05:02 amWhite House officials say they didn't tell President Obama about an impending IRS scandal, and nobody told him the Justice Department secretly subpoenaed reporters' phone records, and exactly what he knew when about the Benghazi controversy is unclear. This, then,[…]
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State education chiefs oppose delay in high-stakes test repercussions
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 21, 2013 | 05:01 amA small group of state education officials is pushing back against a call by teachers unions for a moratorium on using standardized tests for evaluating students or teachers until states have completely implemented Common Core standards, a new way of[…]
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The Learning Network Blog: Student Opinion | Should Marijuana Be Legal?
NYT > Education May 21, 2013 | 04:02 amDo you think the current federal prohibition on marijuana is good public policy?
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The Learning Network Blog: Test Yourself | English, May 21, 2013
NYT > Education May 21, 2013 | 03:20 amCan you choose the best synonym for “cri de coeur”?
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'I once thought Maryland was below me'
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 21, 2013 | 03:05 amThe University of Maryland's English Department held its commencement ceremonies on Monday and student Jamie Lee gave the following unusually honest speech in which she concedes that she once thought going to College Park was beneath her and that studying[…]
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The Learning Network Blog: News Quiz | May 21, 2013
NYT > Education May 21, 2013 | 01:26 amSee what you know about the news of the day.
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